Safe Young Drivers: A Guide for Parents and Teens

Teenagers comprise by far the most dangerous age group on the road. A 16-year-old is 12 times more likely to die in a crash than an older driver; put two young teens in a vehicle, and the odds of death and injury nearly double. Now in print for 20 years and newly updated, Safe Young Drivers has helped thousand of parents guide their teens through this critical and too-often dangerous process. It is an indispensable guide for teaching teens to drive. Intended for parents and teens to use together, Safe Young Drivers addresses parental issues such as when and how to begin, how to gauge the teen’s progress, how to stay safe throughout the instruction, how to decide it’s time to go for the license, and how to choose the teen’s first car. Meanwhile, Safe Young Drivers provides teens with clear explanations of good driving techniques and easy-to-remember tips. With simple graphics, a complete index, and a popular section called Some ABCs for the Road, Safe Young Drivers is an essential tool for all new drivers and their teachers.